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Static Electricity

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Will the balloons ATTRACT or REPEL each other?

a)
b)
2.

Will the balloons ATTRACT or REPEL each other?

a)
b)
3.

Will the balloons ATTRACT or REPEL each other?

a)
b)
4.

Only negative charges can move from one material to another.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

An object that has the SAME number of Positive and Negative charges has a . . .

a)

Positive charge

b)

Negative charge

c)

Neutral charge

6.

The buildup of electric charges is called . . .

a)

static electricity

b)

electric discharge

c)

electric charge

7.

Static electricity can "jump" from the charged object to another object, causing . . .

a)

static cling (objects sticking together)

b)

electric discharge (and a shock!)

8.

When negative charges on a cloud cause positive charges to build up on the ground, what may happen?

a)
b)
9.

Where is the safest place to be during a lightning storm?

a)

In a lake

b)

Under a tree

c)

An open field

d)

Inside a building or a car

10.

What is the purpose of a lightning rod?

a)

So birds won't sit on the roof

b)

To look cool

c)

To safely send electric charges from lightning into the ground